A Midwest native and Louisville-based journalist, Jessica is a long-time believer in the collaborative power of the performing arts. She has worked as a News Desk Editor for BroadwayWorld since 2012 and writes BWW's daily Broadway AM Report. Jessica received a master's degree in arts journalism with a focus in theatre from Syracuse University, and a bachelor's degrees in magazine journalism and international studies from the University of Missouri. She and her husband welcomed their first child - Dariya - in May and are also proud parents to two scruffy pups - Maggie and Hippo.
BWW Morning Brief May 2nd, 2017 - Tony Nominees and More!
May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson announce the 2017 Tony Award nominations!
BWW Morning Brief May 1st, 2017 - New York Pops, August Wilson Monologues and More!
May 1, 2017
May 1, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Kenny Leon hosts the 2017 National August Wilson Monologue Competition, while a slew of Broadway vets take part in the New York Pops' 34th birthday gala!
BWW Morning Brief April 28th, 2017 - FRIENDS Musical Parody and More!
April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: A FRIENDS musical parody arrives at Feinstein's/54 Below and more!
Middle Eastern American Theater Artists Pen Letter Addressing THE PROFANE, Inclusion; Playwrights Horizons Responds!
April 27, 2017
April 27, 2017
Difficult, but welcome discussions about race and representation continue to spread through the theatre landscape. Yesterday, a group of Middle Eastern and Muslim theater artists from Noor Theatre and elsewhere released a letter expressing concern about Playwrights Horizons' current production of Zayd Dohrn's THE PROFANE. Playwrights Horizons has responded today with a call for public discussion and further collaboration.
BWW Morning Brief April 27th, 2017 - Drama Desk Nominees, A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 and More!
April 27, 2017
April 27, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: The Drama Desk Award nominations are being announced from Feinstein's/54 Below, and A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 bows on Broadway!
BWW Morning Brief April 26th, 2017 - BANDSTAND Opens and More!
April 26, 2017
April 26, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: BANDSTAND, starring Laura Osnes and Corey Cott, opens tonight on Broadway!
BWW Morning Brief April 25th, 2017 - SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, Outer Critics Circle Nominees and More!
April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, starring Allison Janney, John Benjamin Hickey and Corey Hawkins, opens tonight on Broadway, and Danny Burstein and Jane Krakowski announce the 2017 Outer Critics Circle nominees this morning!
Orphans, Lucky Breaks and Hard Work! Seven Rags-to-Riches Musicals from ANNIE to ANASTASIA
April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017
Broadway loves a good orphan story, or the classic came-from-nothing and rose-to-something plot line. There's something heartening about those who 'make it' despite all the odds. In honor of ANASTASIA's opening tonight, we've rounded up some of Broadway's rags-to-riches tales!
BWW Morning Brief April 24th, 2017 - ANASTASIA, Easter Bonnet and More!
April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: There's a rumor in St. Petersburg that ANASTASIA opens on Broadway tonight!
BWW Morning Brief April 21st, 2017 - 'CHOCOLATE FACTORY' Opens Its Gates on Broadway!
April 21, 2017
April 21, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY officially brings sweet songs to Broadway on Sunday!
BWW Morning Brief April 20th, 2017 - HELLO, DOLLY! Opens on Broadway and More!
April 20, 2017
April 20, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Bette Midler officially returns to Broadway tonight in HELLO, DOLLY!
BWW Morning Brief April 19th, 2017 - Drama League Noms, THE LITTLE FOXES and More!
April 19, 2017
April 19, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: This year's Drama League Award nominees are being announced today, while THE LITTLE FOXES officially bows at MTC!
BWW Morning Brief April 18th, 2017 - INDECENT, Manilow for America and More!
April 18, 2017
April 18, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Paula Vogel's INDECENT opens on Broadway!
BWW Morning Brief April 17th, 2017 - GROUNDHOG DAY Starts the Clock and More!
April 16, 2017
April 16, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Despite Andy Karl's weekend injury, GROUNDHOG DAY officially starts the clock on Broadway tonight!
BWW Morning Brief April 14th, 2017 - ERNEST SHACKLETON, THE LUCKY ONE and More!
April 14, 2017
April 14, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME begins Off-Broadway tonight, and A.A. Milne's THE LUCKY ONE starts at Mint Theater Company!
BWW Morning Brief April 13th, 2017 - OSLO Opens on Broadway and More!
April 13, 2017
April 13, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Lincoln Center Theater's OSLO opens on Broadway tonight!
BWW Morning Brief April 12th, 2017 - REBEL IN THE SOUL, Julianne Moore at CHURCH & STATE and More
April 12, 2017
April 12, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Larry Kirwan's REBEL IN THE SOUL starts tonight at Irish Rep, and writers of color take the stage in MTF's LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING this evening!
BWW Morning Brief April 11th, 2017 - Norm Lewis Slays in SWEENEY TODD and More!
April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Norm Lewis and Carolee Carmello slay Off-Broadway in SWEENEY TODD this evening!
BWW Morning Brief April 10th, 2017 - Nederlander Memorial and More!
April 10, 2017
April 10, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: A memorial tribute celebration for James M. Nederlander is set for the Minskoff Theatre this afternoon.
BWW Morning Brief April 7th, 2017 - SPEECH & DEBATE and More!
April 7, 2017
April 7, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: SPEECH & DEBATE arrives in movie theaters, and Broadway's COME FROM AWAY performs songs and signs CDs at Barnes & Noble today!
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